Thayer Academy is a private, co-educational prep school in Braintree, Massachusetts. It plays in the Independent School League (Boston Area).
The school opened the Valicente Rink as part of its' Thayer Sports Center which also contains indoor and outdoor athletic facilities for soccer, lacrosse, football, baseball and softball. The rink opened in 2019.
The rink in named in honor of Arthur Valicente who was the school's first an d long time ice hockey coach. The team is now coached by alum (1989) and former NHL player Tony Amonte.
Notable alumni
- Tony Amonte, former hockey player (and current boys varsity head coach)
- Mike Mottau, hockey player, Hobey Baker Award winner
- Brooks Orpik, hockey player, Pittsburgh Penguins
- Jeremy Roenick, hockey player, San Jose Sharks
- Dave Silk, hockey player, 1980 Olympic Games "Miracle on Ice"
- Ryan Whitney, hockey player, Anaheim Ducks
- Charlie Coyle, hockey player, Boston Bruins
